How do you solve \frac { 2} { 3} t + \frac { 1} { 5} = 3?

1 Answer
Oct 19, 2017

t=21/5 or 4.2

Explanation:

Subtract both sides of the equation by 1/5 so you can solve for t.

2/3t=3-1/5

2/3t=14/5

Multiply both sides by 3 so you get rid of it as a denominator.

2t=42/5

Solve for t by dividing both sides of the equation by 2.

:.t=21/5 or 4.2